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? Maybe my judgment is skewed after watching some truly bad quarterback play the last two training camps from a revolving door that included Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper, but the Raiders had a truly outstanding passing performance in Friday night?s second session. JaMarcus Russell put on a a display which rivaled the average days of Jeff George and the best days of Kerry Collins, two noted practice passers. George is the best practice passer I?ve ever seen. Admittedly, that?s a little like watching a Barry Bonds batting practice, but it?s at least comforting to know your quarterback can put the ball where it belongs on a consistent basis with no real pressure. (Rich Gannon was more a technician and not a jaw-dropping passer in practice situations _ his strength was leading a team and moving the chains in games. The best pass I ever saw Gannon throw in practice was when became angry over a few blown routes, turned sideways and rifled a ball over the fence and into Redwood Middle School). Russell stepped up under a rush and threw a strike to Drew Carter. He rolled to his right and dropped a soft pass to tight end Tony Stewart in stride. He broke to his left with receivers covered in a seven-and-seven and hit Ronald Curry with a laser beam. On one play during a team session, Russell even dropped back and victimized Nnamdi Asomugha, with Arman Shields gathering in a perfectly thrown rainbow that probably traveled 50-plus yards in the air. Asomugha took some grief from offensive coordinator Greg Knapp on that one, with Rob Ryan urging the cornerback to get the score back on the next play. Most every receiver who found himself open caught a pass from Russell, including Johnnie Lee Higgins, Chris McFoy and Jonathan Holland. ? With Russell being the top pick in last year?s draft, having an impressive passing performance maybe wasn?t all that surprising _ even if it was fun to watch. Hopefully Jets sign Brett Favre- Every team needs a franchise quality QB.
